Vista Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 A representative from Wheeler Dealers has got in touch with the forum asking for help with filming their up and coming mk1 Escort episode. To fulfil the mint owner's original part of their program, they're looking for a standard Escort MK1 with slight modifications that are similar to the ones they've done to their own car. They're not looking for a complete Mexico / RS replica look, but more of a halfway house refurbishment with spots but no decals + minor mods and in top condition. Can you help? With regards to the location they have still not finalised this, but are based in London and Bracknell and so would ideally prefer to do this in the south of England. However, they say that they would definitely be willing to travel further afield to film close to the owner's location. Owners from further afield should therefore not be discouraged from submitting their cars for consideration. Filming is targeted at January 15th, so short notice but what have you?
Escort Mk1 4 Door Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 thats cool they askes the forum shame i got a 4 door and the 2 door i know of is a twin cam rally car
autonet7 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 As long as you don't mind Mike Brewer ragging your pride and joy round a track somewhere with tyres squeeling. You have been warned. Having said that if mine was finished, I'd have jumped at the chance being just down the road.
jason-nike Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Shame mine wouldnt be good enough. Oh well, another time
jethronoose Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Bummer! Never mind the mint one, why dont Mike and Edd come and finish mine off for TV?
J Elvy Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Not a 2 door i know but its a clean car and probably a good spec for the episode of wheeler dealers to go on. Apart from the extra doors!! Jay
rikka01 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 would my mk1 escort do ? http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTAyNFg3Njg=/$(KGrHqR,!qwFCSu5RuY(BQvP4(LlB!~~48_80.JPG
Vista Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Posted January 3, 2013 Just so it's clear, they want a 2 door with spots on the front and no Mex / RS decals (which also rules my car out). Thanks for the offers so far, keep them coming though
SebringRS Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 I'm not fitting spots just to get on TV Can't wait to see the episode on TV though
lotusless Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Get them bolted on Tom your car is perfect
DuaneGatland Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 I have recently restored Mk1 Rs2000 only done 2000 miles since fully restored I live between London and Eastbourne. If this helps give me a shout!!
retrorigg Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 ohhhhh dear, i dread to think how their mk1 is gonna turn out judging by the other cars they,ve done
lotusless Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Duane read the brief again mate..... they're looking for a standard Escort MK1 with slight modifications that are similar to the ones they've done to their own car. They're not looking for a complete Mexico / RS replica look, but more of a halfway house refurbishment with spots but no decals + minor mods and in top condition. So not a restored RS model.
lotusless Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 ohhhhh dear, i dread to think how their mk1 is gonna turn out judging by the other cars they,ve done But it's not CHOP SHOP with bernie and leepu !!!! it's wheeler squeelers
retrorigg Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 dunno which are worse, bernie n lepu or mike n ed (remember there capri with the aerosol,d front wings)
asbo Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Anyone doing anything for wheeler dealers beware, my OH had recent experience with them for a vehicle they were going to buy from him, and after wasting his time for over a week, missing another sale, costing him wages due to taking time off work for them to view the car and not returning expenses they promised for him getting the car independently checked to make sure it was roadworthy they backed out of the sale. THEN rang him on the morning of filming and told him they'd changed their mind again and asked if he would bring the car near on halfway across the country to where they were filming. My OH is not the only one who has had bad experiences with the company either.
Vista Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Posted January 3, 2013 dunno which are worse, bernie n lepu or mike n ed (remember there capri with the aerosol,d front wings) That was a long time ago and their budget back then was only £1000, what were they supposed to do? It's simple folks, if you like the show, and want a chance for your car to be featured, then please post it up. If not, that's fine too but start another thread to debate it please.
retrorigg Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 dunno which are worse, bernie n lepu or mike n ed (remember there capri with the aerosol,d front wings) That was a long time ago and their budget back then was only £1000, what were they supposed to do? It's simple folks, if you like the show, and want a chance for your car to be featured, then please post it up. If not, that's fine too but start another thread to debate it please. soz
fridgeman Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 i have this one but doing work on it at the mo so might not be done in time,
retrorigg Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 they're looking for a standard Escort MK1 with slight modifications that are similar to the ones they've done to their own car. They're not looking for a complete Mexico / RS replica look, but more of a halfway house refurbishment with spots but no decals + minor mods and in top condition.
Vista Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Posted January 3, 2013 soz no apology necessary, on the contrary anything and everything is up for discussion just not in this thread
SebringRS Posted January 3, 2013 Report Posted January 3, 2013 Just for the hell of it, they might get desperate and not want spots Mine: You never know, might even give it a clean for them
Vista Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Posted January 3, 2013 Just for the hell of it, they might get desperate and not want spots Nice try Tom but sorry, they definitely want spots. I did get sent a very nice 1300E local to them but it has a full width front bumper and 1300e spots so that was out too.
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